Giant Water Bug

The giant water bug is an insect oval flat-bodied insect which lives in ponds and lakes. It can fly short distances thanks to its wings and feeds on small insects and other aquatic organisms.

An edible insect for the brave

Be careful, you may your guests may get really shocked! When they will first see the impressive size of this insect (up to 10 cm), they may have a heart attack. Joking aside, the water bug is really impressive, but it is also tasty! In Thailand, children eat them just like candy. The water bug is a natural, healthy and safe food. No worries! For the sweet tooth, you can even make desserts with those. They taste great with hot melted chocolate, but you can also cook them for main dishes. Giant water bugs will bring a new taste and textures.

A big bug full of protein

Everyone knows the importance of protein for the proper functioning of the human body, especially for the sake of our muscles. Analyzes carried out on edible insects have demonstrated that they contain all the amino acids necessary for the body. These studies have also revealed the presence of B vitamins and minerals, and essential fatty acids. The giant water bug is healthy, with no cholesterol, and edible insects in general are better assimilated by the body than red meat…

A gesture for the environment

Insect farming is much less polluting and more water efficient than any other type of agricultural activity. It also needs less energy. In addition, these critters require very little care as opposed to large animals. Eating insects could  help feed an increasing human population while preserving the environment. In the future, we will probably eat less meat and compensate the decrease in animal protein intake by developing the consumption of edible bugs.